Keynote Presentations

Dan Heath, Best-Selling Author

Dan Heath discusses how our rational mind and our emotional mind compete for control and how this conflict is a barrier for making lasting decisions in our organizations, in our communities, and in our lives.

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The Physicians' Role in Protecting Patients' Financial Well-Being

Dr. Neel Shah will share a glimpse into the mind of clinicians, and offer strategies for creating operational changes and incentives that are ethically coherent and sustainable. Learn how to connect the dots between clinical care and cost management to reduce the cost burden on caregivers and patients without sacrificing quality outcomes.

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Creating Sustainable Revenue through Accountable Care

Charles E. Saunders, MD will outline the financial imperative for changing to succeed in a world of value-based care, including the role of health insurance exchanges and value-based contracting. He will share what financial leaders need to do in order to manage their organizations through the transition.

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Taking Analytics to the Next Level—5 Key Strategies

Dr. Graham Hughes shares how payers and providers are successfully navigating an unpredictable market using health analytics. He’ll illustrate the five key strategies essential to survival that will create a deeper, data-driven understanding of patients, costs, quality, outcomes and more.

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Navigating the Capital Market

Lisa Goldstein will discuss the strategic shifts that continue to impact hospital credit ratings, including the change in Medicare reimbursement structures and commercial payer modifications. This session will review the credit and rating implications as well as other strategic shifts that continue to evolve.

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Increasing Consumer Access to Pricing and Quality Data

This presentation will provide an overview of the Health Care Cost Institute, demonstrate the current features of Guroo (HCCI’s website that provides consumers with cost and quality information), and describe where the initiative is going.

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Health System Innovation: Expanding The Network Into The Community

Learn how retailers are developing community educational partnerships with highly regarded healthcare providers. The integration can support better medication management, transitions in care, and primary care services.

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Systemic Cost Reduction Opportunities

Bringing higher spending areas in-line with average areas could yield meaningful savings for healthcare purchasers. This session will focus on identifying the characteristics of high and low spending areas and an exploration of strategies for health plans, physicians and providers to reduce spending and increase quality.